bekoren

Definitions of bekoren
  1. verb
    be attractive to
    synonyms: aanlokken, aantrekken, trekken
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    types:
    betoveren, charmeren, magnetiseren
    attract; cause to be enamored
  2. verb
    provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
    synonyms: lokken, meelokken, noden, tronen, uitnodigen, verleiden, verlekkeren, verlokken, verzoeken
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    types:
    verleiden
    entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken
    weglokken
    lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
    type of:
    begeesteren, enthousiasmeren, motiveren, opwarmen, provoceren, tarten, uitlokken
    provide the needed stimulus for
  3. verb
    give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
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    type of:
    bewegen, ontroeren, roeren
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
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